Ali Korane

Ali Bunow Korane is the former governor of Garissa County, Kenya. He assumed the office in August 2017 as the 2nd incumbent governor of Garissa after the 2017 general election.

Korane was born in Balambala, Garissa. He is from a Somali Muslim family. He obtained his Bachelor and Masters of Art in International Studies and Diplomacy both from George Washington University.

Korane joined the Kenya Army as a 2nd lieutenant and was posted to the 50 Air Cavalry Battalion. He was later trained as a helicopter pilot on the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender anti-tank helicopter.